Ten: The Magic Number of Increase

Under all that we think, lives all we believe, like the ultimate veil of our spirits. – Antonio Machado

The truth about tithing is that those who set aside ten percent of their net income to the service of God, not with the primary motive of receiving, but simply because they feel that it is right to do it, find that their prosperity increases by leaps and bounds until all fear of poverty disappears. – Emmet Fox

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Those who are truly prosperous know that “ten is the magic number of increase” used so successfully by the prosperous people of ancient and modern times. They know and accept without question, the value of voluntarily tithing ten percent of their whole income to God’s work.

Does tithing really work? Yes. It has always worked for those who practice it faithfully in love and joy. Tithing will eventually free you from all financial lack. Every phase of your life improves; becomes more harmonious, balanced, healthy, and happy due largely to invoking the prosperity law of Gratitude.

Does tithing bring immediate increase? Usually. Tithers discover they do prosper when they invoke this prosperity law. When you begin to tithe, you can be sure you will prosper more. Be patient, the “gold dust” is gathering for you!

Catherine Ponder, the author of many prosperity books, wrote: “The longer your good is in coming, the bigger it will be! There is no loss in the universe and you are a vital part of all that is. Those who continue to tithe consistently in the right attitude, always reap prosperous results.

One woman wrote: ‘My income has definitely increased substantially since I began tithing, but what is more important, I am happier and healthier, and my whole life seems better. I am more at peace and some old problems have dissolved. I feel more spiritually in tune and my expectancy of good has quickened. Family relationships have improved, too. Thank you for helping me learn this dynamic prosperity law. I shall always be a grateful tither.'”

The novice tither may say, “I cannot put God first because that would bring financial ruin. The ends will not meet if I put God first.” That, of course, that is untrue and it is realized when they really do put God first. No one who puts God first ever fails.

When you put God first, you may meet with a seeming wall, however as you sincerely persist in putting God first that wall actually becomes a bridge to a deeper spiritual life and you enjoy a more prosperous life as a happy result.

Bring the full tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house; and thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you an overflowing blessing. – Malachi 3:10

The Law of Tithing is the law of sowing and reaping. Where there is a definite contact preserved between cause and effect, the effect is supported and perpetuated. If a break in the process occurs, the effect must diminish accordingly. The law is to perpetuate and amplify whatever it is allowed to act upon. Tithing preserves this contact. – E. V. Ingraham

Thankful Readers Write. . .

Releasing Tithe Helps! – For three months I had been expecting to receive a certain check for $145.00. Even though I called several times and was told they were working on it, it didn’t come. Then, I released a tithe check from some “unexpected” income.* Three days later, I received the check in the mail. I’ve learned my lesson. Enclosed is my tithe and a “Thank Offering” for my special Christmas Prayer Request. Thank you for you prayers. – California

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